First Mississippi Red

That's right folks!  This is the first keep-able redfish since I moved back in 1992.  That was a long drought.  I catch 'em in Louisiana like catching white trout here.  I caught the red using live shrimp which another fisherman gave me.  Marjorie and I had a good-time even in the rain.  I'm working a lot and it has been a while since my last blog.  Gotta pay the bills!  

Grace, peace and increase to all.

THE PASSIONATE FISHERMAN

Gaspergou (Freshwater Black Drum)

Lil' D, Lisa's cousin, caught this Gaspergou somewhere in Texas.  Gaspergou average from 5-15 pounds.  The record in Texas on rod-n-reel is 30 pounds and the trout line record is 50 pounds.  Way to go Lil' D.

Well, I've covered the boat until this crazy weather levels out a bit.  And I'm working around the house until it does.  Much love, grace, peace and increase to ya!

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FISH & GRITS

Fish and grits was the main meal of the day.  There ain't nothing like some hot fried white trout with a plate of cheese grits.  Some of you may not know about that.  It's a southern thang.  If you ever make it to this area, let me know and I'll hook you up. 

The weather is beautiful today but I've got a "honey do list" to work on.  I'm also giving the water a few days to clear up after all the rain we've had recently.

Well, gotta go for now.  Sooo, grace, peace and increase to ya!

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It was a beautiful day for a boat ride. Marjorie, Hiram and I decided the day was to nice to stay inside.  Actually, Lisa had to nudge me a bit and I'm glad she did.  There will be many more days like this to come and I can't wait.  It was a little windy but overall good.

Fellow boaters, as you prepare to get out on the water be sure to do the maintenance on your trailers.  Check the grease in the bearings, check the rollers, and the light bulbs.  Replacing blown bulbs was an issue for me.  So I started using bearing grease to protect them from corrosion and I just started unplugging the lights before launching.  Hot bulbs and cold water is not a good combo.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all on the water.  Grace, peace and increase to ya!

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Captain Brian Sherman

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Gotta love it!  That's captain Brian Sherman of Cajun Unlimited in Venice, LA. If my 411 is correct, Brian came to Louisiana to assist after Hurricane Katrina.  I believe he's from Michigan.  Brian if you see this please correct me if I'm wrong.  But Brian stayed in Buras and has adapted quite well.  He's growing in his knowledge of fishing the waters in south Louisiana with the guidance of Captain/Pastor Jesse Morris. 

May you all have a blessed and prosperous day.  Grace, peace and increase!

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GREAT CATCH OF REDFISH

I enjoy catching reds.  These were caught on a fishing trip in Venice, LA.  Some may wonder why I'm always talking about catching reds in Louisiana.  Well, I suppose that it is because I've never caught a red since I've moved back to Mississippi. The reds seem to be more plentiful in Louisiana.  Catching reds there is almost like catching white trout here.

I want to invite my fellow fisherman, women included, to send pictures of your fishing trips along with info about the trip to calvin_hyde@hotmail.com.  Grace, peace and increase to ya!

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Captain Chad
www.cajununlimited.com

That's Captain Chad of Cajun Unlimited in Venice, LA.  What a nice spec.  I met Chad the first time I went fishing in Venice.  The fishing trip was hosted by Faith Temple Ministries where Captain Jesse Morris is the pastor.  Chad wasn't a captain that day.  The drive-shaft on his boat had broken while checking his crab traps.  We picked him up on our boat and continued our trip.  I've fished with Chad a time or two since our first meeting and he is a pleasure to fish with.  He was the captain on the trip in June '05 when I took some co-workers.  They thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  The guys talked about the trip so much that others wanted to go to Venice but hurricane Katrina hit.

If there was one thing I could say about fishing with Captain Jesse Morris and the other captains from his church is that there is always a peace on their boats when bad weather moves in.  Never any fear or panic.  Thank God for that.  Well, have a blessed day.  And grace, peace and increase to ya!

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